GG6 for fiberglass?

[Deeman]

I am looking at waxing my boat that has some oxidation. Not horrible chalky stuff but underlying defects are slightly visible.

I am looking for a tool to help apply either Meg

[Deeman]

Re: GG6 for fiberglass?

Boy - my apologies!

My post was copied from a word doc I used to draft it and it turned out horrible. Here is how the message should have read:

I am looking at waxing my boat that has some oxidation. Not horrible chalky stuff but underlying defects are slightly visible.

I am looking for a tool to help apply either Meg’s #50 cleaner wax or the Flagship cleaner/ wax. I was going to buy the Groits GG6 but after reading some more I hear a lot of people say DA’s are not aggressive enough for fiberglass and a standard rotary is better because of the aggressiveness it can offer.

My question is, I know the GG6 can be variable speed, but can if offer the same aggressiveness as a rotary on fiberglass?

[Showmob]

I have 2 polishers I work on boats with frequently both are dual action one is a cyclo and the other is a portercable. I've found that its more pad choice and compound that make the biggest difference. Wool pads will give you a heavier cut then foam That being said I usually use foam with a putoduct called buff magic that works very well. I have also had good results with megs one step and the oxidation remover. How much is the girots garage polisher?

[Showmob]

Also the cleaner wax isnt very agressive so your style of polisher shouldnt mean much unless you are compounding.
Hope this helps!

[BlueZero]

Re: GG6 for fiberglass?

I can't give you advice about working on fiberglass but if your going to buy a DA check out the G110v2 over the GG. It seems more and more there are threads coming up about the quality of the GG units. I was ready to pull the trigger and order one myself till I started doing a bit more digging. I have two G110's now so don't really "need" a new machine so for now I'll wait and see if Meg's comes out with a G110v3 at SEMA this year.

[STRIFE]

Re: GG6 for fiberglass?

Both the G110v2 & GG6 are great units, I don't think you will have issues with either ( I have one of each)
I think correct pad & compound choices are more important factors than the DA you choose tho.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: GG6 for fiberglass?

That tool should be more than up to the task, but if you're looking to remove any oxidation then even a cleaner wax alone may not be the best choice. You might want to start with our M49 Oxidation Remover first with a foam cutting pad, then step down to your wax with a finishing pad. If the oxidation is really bad then M67 One Step Compound can do wonders. Without actually seeing the boat it's a bit difficult to say for sure which product you should start with, but the above guidelines should help.

For more information on just how effective this process can be, take a look at this thread.